Discussion regarding the social media ban is complex, with a range of issues at play. By mapping out some of these issues, we hope to help people understand more about them and their implications.

When teens turn to social media for health and wellness information, they often encounter content that pushes diet fads, distorts body image, and encourages them to take risky dares that seem funny ...

One of the biggest problems with social media is how it’s destroying attention spans. We’ve become so used to scrolling through TikTok, Instagram reels, and Twitter threads that sitting down ...

The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half ...

Scrolling on social media at bedtime is particularly disruptive to sleep. Here’s why. Skip to main content. Scientific American. April 9, 2025. 4 min read. Why Social Media Screen Time Is So Bad ...

The impact of social media on young people’s mental health and well-being is a growing topic of concern among parents, educators, health care professionals and regulators. And now, nearly half ...